Bikinis are great, but there's a certain freedom and comfort that only a one-piece can give. With a one-piece swimsuit, you can run and frolic, build sand castles with your BF, splash and play, and do whatever you want without having to adjust and re-adjust what you're wearing.
Thankfully, there are LOADS of one-piece suit options out there, with maillots never really going out of style. Have fun choosing from our picks!
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NOT-SO-BASIC BLACK
Black is chic, flattering on everyone, and the swimsuit that you can wear and re-wear forever. With a black number, you don't need to worry about non-white sand getting into the lining of your suit, too!
Styles to shop: Float Swimwear's one-piece with a tie-waist belt, and Style Cat's strategically cut-out suits.
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SUNNY YELLOW
The quintessential summer color is making waves in the swimsuit arena. A bright yellow suit spells fun, confidence, and "take my photo"—because it honestly looks great against those beachy blues!
Styles to shop: A tube one-piece with a peek-a-boo detail from Negritas Swimwear, or Sandy Cheeks’ rendition with a halter neckline and a ruffled hem.ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓ -
VERTICAL STRIPES
We're currently obsessed with vertical stripes on swimsuits. Just look at how it instantly elongates your body! We're loving non-boring, multi-color striped patterns, too.
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ATHLEISURE
Gone are the days when we were limited to Speedo suits. LOL. Today's swim gear takes into account both your water activity... and well, the OOTD shots you’ll be taking.
Styles to shop: A black, superhero look from Cesa, or a chic, sleeved bodysuit in wine red from Float Swimwear.
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BLACK & WHITE & PRINTED ALL OVER
But of course, what's summer without funky prints? And it doesn't always need to be all florals and tropical trees. Here are watered-down options in chic black and white patterns.
Styles to shop: Try these daring styles from Sirena Swimwear and Sandy Cheeks.
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NAUTICAL LOVE
Sigh, we're so lucky to be living in this time when such swimsuit styles are now available! Imagine your preppy striped shirt turned into comfy, figure-flattering swimsuits such as these! Thank you, universe!
Styles to shop: This refreshing seafoam and white striped suit from Coral Swimwear, or this blue and white version from Cesa.
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COOL COLORS
For the girls who want their beach looks to stand out (for the right reasons), unexpected colors are your best bet. Our current faves are citrus green (which reminds us of a refreshing cocktail mix) and soft lavender (which makes us want a sweet sherbet right now).
Styles to shop: This citrus green tube one-piece with side tie details from Coral Swimwear, or this bow-necklined lavender one-piece from Sandy Cheeks.
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WHITE NOT?
White swimsuits are pretty high-maintenance but we just cannot let go of them. Classic, chic, and flattering on every skin tone—what's not to love?
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